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The Radcliffe Camera is an iconic landmark in Oxford, and it can be seen as a symbol of the city’s scholarly history. Built between 1737-1749, this octagonal structure was commissioned by Dr John Radcliffe (who it’s named after) and designed by James Gibbs. Its purpose was to house the Bodleian Library, which still stands today as the second-largest library in Britain after the British Library.
Over time, the building has become a popular tourist attraction due to its impressive architecture and a beautiful central courtyard. Visitors are often awestruck when they catch their first glimpse of it.
Standing 44 meter tall, this majestic structure is not only visually stunning but also serves as a reminder of just how far we have come in terms of our academic achievements throughout time. It stands testament to a period where knowledge was revered above all else, something which will hopefully continue into future generations.
Although much has changed around it over the years, the Radcliffe Camera remains an integral part of Oxford’s culture and identity even today – an indisputable symbol of learning and progress that will never fade away.
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I've taken a similar photo before but the conditions on this April day were so good I couldn't resist taking a new version.
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From Wikipedia : "Radcliffe Square is a square in central Oxford, England. It is surrounded by historic Oxford University and college buildings. The square is cobbled, laid to grass surrounded by railings in the centre, and is pedestrianised except for access.
The square is named after John Radcliffe, a student of the university who became doctor to the King, made a large fortune, and left a significant legacy to the University and his college (University College), which is nearby in the High Street to the south.
The centrepiece of the square is the circular and imposing Radcliffe Camera, a library (originally for science) paid for by John Radcliffe's legacy, built 1737–48. This is part of the Bodleian Library, the main building of which is situated immediately to the north of the square. The two are connected by an underground tunnel and there are many books stored under the square (with space for around 600,000 volumes). These books may be requested by readers. There used to be a small underground railway to transport books between the Radcliffe Camera and the main Bodleian site. To the west is Brasenose College, one of Oxford's older colleges. To the east is All Souls College, which only has fellows and no students, and is thus largely dedicated to research. A good view can be had through the gate leading to the square, since although these are normally locked, they consist of metal railings. The eastern side of the square forms part of Catte Street. "
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A young couple taking a selfie in front of the Radcliffe Camera in Oxford after their graduation ceremony at the nearby Sheldonian Theatre.
The Observatory was built at the suggestion of Dr Thomas Hornsby, the Savilian Professor of Astronomy, after he had used his room in the Bodleian Tower to observe the transit of Venus across the sun's disc in 1769. The transit was a notable event which helped to produce greatly improved measurements for nautical navigation.
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Radcliffe Latimer entered Duluth around 2100 on Friday April 2nd. Here they are heading up river under the lights of Blatnik bridge to Midwest Energy (bright lights to the right) to take on a load petroleum coke. Not being a common caller to our end of the lake it brought out a few photographers to capture its arrival. Photo taken with my Google Pixel 4XL in the night mode setting.
60095 powers through Radcliffe station shortly after departure with 6E82 12.16 Rectory Jn to Lindsey Oil Refinery discharged tanks. Pole shot. 03/07/18.
I tried following a recipe for applying the Orton effect, again working with two separate exposures, one in focus, the other out. The registration is closer here.
The use of the multiply blend has contributed to the too-real primary colours here.
Maybe I should try it with two transparencies ...
Vista al vespre de la Radcliffe Camera i del campanar de St. Mary the Virgin, a Oxford.
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Sunset view of the iconical Radcliffe Camera & St. Mary the Virgin bell-tower.
This is Radcliffe Camera, one of the most iconic buildings in Oxford. It was originally known as The Radcliffe Library. James Gibbs, born 1682 in Scotland, was the architect and it was built between 1737 and 1749. Dr John Radcliffe donated £40,000 towards its cost. 'Camera' simply means 'Room'. Today, the Radcliffe Camera is the main reading room of the Bodleian Library.
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Samyang 14mm f/2.8 and Nik Color Efex Pro
The last of my trio of shots trying out this combination. I left some of the verticals uncorrected (lamp post, wall, right), because when I made the corrections I lost the young woman's foot, left.
The Radcliffe Camera (Camera, meaning "room" in Latin; colloquially, "Rad Cam" or "The Camera") is a building of Oxford University, England, designed by James Gibbs in neo-classical style and built in 1737–1749 to house the Radcliffe Science Library. It is sited to the south of the Old Bodleian, north of St. Mary's Church, and between Brasenose College to the west and All Souls College to the east.
La Radcliffe Camera, bâtiment mémorable d'Oxford avec sa forme arrondie et son dôme construit au milieu du XVIIIème siècle, est aujourd'hui la salle de lecture principale de la Bodleian Library voisine. De quoi concurrencer la vue, à l'arrière plan, des magnifiques tours jumelles du All Souls College.
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The Radcliffe Camera (called in earlier days "The Radcliffe Library"), is the first circular and science library in England and surely the finest 18th century building in Oxford. Its scenic qualities are underlined by the surrounding of other fine buildings such as the Bodleian, Brasenose College and... the wonderful twin towers of All Souls College.
Algoma Central laker Radcliffe R. Latimer is seen in Port Colborne last week at the upper entrance to the Welland Canal.